February 2024
Title: Japan Institute of Logistics Systems (JILS) Offers Free Post-Event Video Distribution for "Strategic SCM Course Special Lecture and Enrollment Information Session" Held on January 29
The Japan Logistics Systems Association (JILS) is offering a complimentary video recording of the "Strategic SCM Course Special Lecture and Information Session" held on January 29th for those interested in retrospective attendance. The Strategic SCM Course provides insights from leading domestic and international experts in the field. The post "【PR】JILS/ Distribution of Video Recording of […]
Title: Major Food Manufacturers and Logistics Company F-LINE Collaborate on "F-LINE Project" for Logistics Efficiency, Discussing Outlook for 2024 with Logistics Department Heads in Participating Companies
The prominent food manufacturers (Ajinomoto, Kagome, Mizkan, Nisshin Oillio Group, Nisshin Seifun Group, House Foods Group Headquarters) and logistics provider (F-LINE) are jointly working on the "F-LINE Project" to enhance logistics efficiency. As they approach the challenges of 2024, we interview the heads of each company's logistics department participating in the F-LINE Project to gain […]
Title: Logistics Today to Host "Advanced Solutions Conference for the 'Logistics Challenges of 2024'" as Continuation of Last Year's Event, Scheduled for March 13 (Wednesday) to 15 (Friday) for Three Days
LOGISTICS TODAY will be organizing an expanded version of the "Logistics 2024 Issue Preparatory Conference" from March 13th (Wednesday) to March 15th (Friday). This conference serves as a sequel to the "Logistics 2024 Issue Response Conference" conducted over two days at the end of last year, offering a more extensive program to address the challenges […]
Title: CBRE to Host Open House and AGV Seminar & Demonstration at "Urban Logistics Minoh" Facility in Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture
CBRE will hold an open house event at the logistics facility "Urban Logistics Minoh" in Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture on March 7th. Additionally, there will be a seminar and demonstration of AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) by Phoxter at the event. The post "【PR】CBRE/ Open House & AGV Seminar at Logistics Facility in Minoh City, Osaka […]
Title: Zero Announces Average 20% Increase in Vehicle Transport Fees Effective Since January, the First Price Hike in 5 Years due to Rising Customer Invoices and Payments to Partner Companies
On the 26th, Zero, which operates vehicle transportation services, revealed that they have implemented an average 20% increase in vehicle transportation fees that were raised starting in January. This marks the first price increase in five years since January 2019, reflecting the rise in costs for billing customers and payments to partner companies.
Title: Yusen Logistics Acquires UK-Based International Logistics Group Limited (ILG) to Expand Global Freight Forwarding and E-Commerce Platform Business
On February 26th, Yusen Logistics announced the acquisition of International Logistics Group Limited (ILG), a group company based in the UK. The acquisition includes Global Freight Solutions (GFS), an eCommerce platform business company. The transaction took place on February 21st (local time) in the UK. The post "Yusen Logistics/ Acquisition of UK's ECM Platform Business […]
Title: International Logistics Group (ILG), Subsidiary of Yusen Logistics in the UK, Announces New Distribution Platform on February 21 (Local Time)
On the 26th, International Logistics Group (ILG), the logistics arm of Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) Logistics UK, announced the launch of a new delivery platform on February 20th local time in the UK. The platform aims to enhance and optimize the delivery services provided by ILG in the logistics sector.
Title: Teikoku Databank (TDB) Reports Record-High of 260 Bankruptcies in 2023 Due to Labor Shortages, with 52.6% of Companies Across All Industries Facing Shortage of Regular Employees, Particularly in the IT Sector
On the 26th, Teikoku Databank (TDB) announced that the number of bankruptcies caused by labor shortages in 2023 has reached 260, setting a new record high. According to the survey results, the percentage of companies experiencing a shortage of regular employees across all industries reached 52.6%, with IT-related companies facing particularly severe shortages.
Title: Senko to Open "Takatsuki PD Center" in August 2024 in Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture, Welcoming Users for 3PL Services and Warehouse Rentals in the Northern Osaka Area
Senko will open a large logistics facility, "Takatsuki PD Center," in Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture, in August 2024. The facility will offer 3PL services and also plan to rent out a portion of the warehouse, welcoming users for both services. They are currently seeking users for the Takatsuki PD Center in the northern Osaka area. […]
Title: Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Announces Demonstration Call of Liquid CO2 Transport Ship "XUL" at Yokohama Port's Daikoku C-4 Terminal Operated by Daiichi Corporation on February 22, Following Visits by Officials from METI, MOE, and MLIT on February 16
On the 22nd, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) announced that the liquid CO2 transport demonstration ship "Xull" docked at the Yokohama Port Daikoku C-4 Terminal, operated by K Line and Daido Corporation at the Yokohama Port pier. On the 16th, representatives from the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, the Ministry of the Environment, and […]